How to Plant & Grow Centipedegrass Lawn

Centipedegrass Gives You a Lawn that Looks Terrific, but Is Low-Maintenance

If you live in the southeast, centipedegrass is a good candidate for your lawn. It's a low-maintenance grass that's tolerant of sandy soils, and thrives in the shifting shade you find under pine trees. Also, it requires less mowing and feeding than other grasses. If you have a centipedegrass lawn, here are a few tips to help you keep it looking great.

Mow Centipedegrass at the Right Height

Centipedegrass should be mowed to about 1½ to 2 inches. Any higher and you start to see thatch develop. Also, make sure your mower blade is nice and sharp.

Avoid Excessive Foot Traffic

Centipedgrass lawns are not as tough as other kinds of lawns. They can't handle traffic lot of wear and tear and recover slowly when they're damaged.

Watering Centipedegrass

Centipedegrass has shallow roots. It tends to turn brown sooner than other types of grass during drought and heat. Water this grass only when you see wilting, rolling leaves or when the grass turns grayish-green. Then apply about an inch of water, or enough to wet the soil to a depth of 6 to 8 inches.

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